Craniostenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak leads the neurosurgery department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex skull and brain procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for infants and adults involving skull reconstruction
• Performs microsurgical repairs to correct bone growth and relieve brain pressure
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to address associated nerve issues
• Utilises surgical techniques focused on promoting natural brain development

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

Specializations

Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

Brain and Spine Tumors

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek has successfully managed thousands of neurosurgical cases, specialising in complex brain and spine anomalies in both children and adults.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery, including the correction of cranial and spinal anomalies
• Uses endoscopic neurosurgery, a minimally invasive method that allows for smaller incisions and quicker healing
• Trained in advanced microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Former lead neurosurgeon at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, supervising specialist trainees

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex cranial and brain surgeries.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in neurosurgery
• Completed international clinical rotations at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Held senior academic roles as a Lecturer at Mersin University
• Operates at a major Turkish university hospital specialising in paediatric neurosurgery
• Expertise includes reconstructive skull surgery to allow for healthy brain growth

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex paediatric cranial procedures.

• Treats craniosynostosis by reshaping the skull to allow healthy brain development
• Performs paediatric neurosurgery for infants with congenital skull and spine conditions
• Uses microsurgical techniques for high-precision repairs in delicate newborn tissues
• Serves as Associate Professor at Liv Hospital – leading research and clinical training

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal specialises in paediatric neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex cranial corrections for infants.

• Treats paediatric skull conditions including craniostenosis and chiari malformations
• Published research on skull fracture management and volumetric measurements
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Practises at Liv Hospital Ulus – a leading centre for specialist paediatric surgery

Professor Fikret Baskan is a specialist paediatric neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of dedicated focus on complex skull and brain procedures in children.

• Specialises in treating congenital anomalies such as craniostenosis and spina bifida
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery for treating tumours within the central nervous system
• Experienced in managing hydrocephalus using shunt systems and endoscopic techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training the next generation of neurological surgeons

Professor Cagri Canbolat is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focus on paediatric neurosurgery and skull base reconstruction.

• Specialises in skull base surgery – access to difficult areas through the nose or small incisions
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery for infants requiring complex cranial reshaping
• Treats neurovascular conditions – manages blood vessel issues that can complicate skull surgery
• Published research on neural tube defects and genetic trait mapping in children
• Uses minimally invasive spinal techniques to ensure faster recovery and smaller scars

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in microsurgery and neuronavigation – using computer-mapped guidance for precise skull and brain procedures at Can Hospitals.

• Treats craniostenosis as part of his focus on congenital anomalies
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Expert in neuronavigation – technology that allows for safer and more accurate movements
• Trained at Izmir Ege University Hospital in brain and nerve surgery
• Manages complex skull reshaping and hydrocephalus in paediatric cases